A GOOD REASON TO DITCH THE DIET!

Dieting can have a disastrous affect on a woman’s libido and can play merry hell with relationships. According to a recent online survey conducted by www.thinsecrets.com, 49 % of women reported that dieting lowers their sex drive.

The survey highlights the enormous strain that the battle of the bulge can put on a relationship.

On top of this, the bad mood caused by scrupulous calorie-pinching can't even be counteracted with a few glasses of Pinot Grigio or a bit of chocolate cake! . “Rice cakes and cottage cheese just don’t have the same effects as chocolate and red wine!” says Dr Kingsley, author of 'Thin Secrets - how to be slim without dieting"

The average British woman is thought to spend 31 years on a diet, but recent studies say that despite our best efforts and worst moods, dieting is ineffective at best and, at worst, can actually damage health and lead to stress. “This is just another incentive for British women to ditch the diet and find more effective and enjoyable ways to lose weight,” says Dr Kingsley who encourages women to trust their instincts and make lasting changes to their lifestyle instead.

Of course, you can buy the latest non-diet diet book or just embrace your inner fat girl. Or you could check out The Food Philosophy for advice on what to do when you really have had enough of diets and want to be free of the evil calorie counter books for good!